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Wisconsin"s Midday News

Hosted by Greg Matzek and Jessica Tighe, Wisconsin’s Midday News is Wisconsin’s touchpoint throughout the day for reliable, accurate, and relevant news stories. Greg is a familiar voice on WTMJ as the station’s top authority on Wisconsin sports. Tighe is an Emmy-nominated journalist with nearly two decades of news experience, including seven years at CBS 58 in Milwaukee. Together, they will cover the top stories of the day, provide updates on developing stories, and more.

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25:58

1p: Trying to Find My Ramen

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/20

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include WISN 12 Political Director Matt Smith and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lindsey Slater. We wrap up with Air Force One being “maxed out” with security upgrades and how to vote for the 2026 We Energies safe digging “ambassadog”.

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8:40

Candidates Pivot Post-Endorsement

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/20

WISN 12 Political Director Matt Smith analyzes the significant developments on the democratic side of the governor's race. Why is Governor Evers now backing David Crowley after remaining neutral thus far? How are Barnes and Brennan adjusting their strategy, after both working very close with Evers and not receiving the coveted endorsement? What should voters keep an eye on during the upcoming debate?

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4:21

Three Big Things - 7/20

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/20

1. Marquette Law School releases its latest statewide poll on Wednesday. 2. EAA AirVenture, the world's largest aviation celebration, begins today, featuring daily air shows, over 10,000 aircraft, and 700,000 attendees. 3. The FDA says the one sample of Taylor Farms lettuce that had tested positive for the parasite cyclosporiasis was a false positive, and the recall is still on.

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24:36

12p: Sip on This!

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/20

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy and ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan. We also talk about a new study connecting coffee with heart health.

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7:04

Spike in Copper Thefts

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/20

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan talks about how it’s not technically a precious metal, but copper has suddenly become a favorite target for thieves, partly because of its rising value. Why has the value of copper roughly doubled in the past year? How is AT&T fighting back?

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8:52

Will WI Have Enough Workers?

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/20

MMAC Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy talks about if Wisconsin will have enough workers to meet the needs of its economy over the next 20 years. What does this mean for job seekers and companies? How much do you need to retire “comfortably” in Wisconsin, and where do we rank nationally on this measure? Does the fire at Lincoln Avenue School show bigger problems than just a lack of a sprinkler system?

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3:15

Now at Noon - 7/20

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/20

1. The Air Quality Alert for our area ended just moments ago. 2. The Pentagon has identified two U.S. service-members killed in the Middle East. 3. The Brewers are unveiling a new "community mural" honoring Hank Aaron.

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27:58

2p: Ride the Mechanical Pickle

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/17

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include WTMJ Meteorologist Craig Koplien and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Political Reporter Jessie Opoien. We wrap up with how air quality could play a role in some local events planned, including Brewers games, festivals, etc.

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8:38

Crowley Re-Entering the Race?

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/17

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Political Reporter Jessie Opoien talks about Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez dropping out of the gubernatorial race. How does this change the Democratic field ahead of next month’s Primary? What has she heard about Crowley re-entering the race? Could an endorsement come from Governor Evers ahead of the Primary?

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11:21

Extended Air Quality Alert

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/17

WTMJ Meteorologist Craig Koplien talks about how the DNR extended the Air Quality Advisory until 6 tonight. Why did it get extended, and could it get extended again? Will we still see some relief tonight, due to a shift in winds? Is this weekend still expected to get worse? Is there any sign of long-term relief coming?

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2:46

Top Two at Two - 7/17

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/17

1. Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez officially ends her campaign for governor, as a former gubernatorial candidate for Wisconsin may be coming back to the race. 2. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources extends the Air Quality Advisory until 6 tonight, as air quality remains in the highest level of the 1-6 ranking scale: level 6 “Hazardous”.

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25:52

1p: "Harrowing"

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/17

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things. Guests include Marquette University Professor of Political Science Julia Azari and TMJ4 News Meteorologist Jacob Montesano. We wrap up with some spoiler-free reviews of The Odyssey.

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9:37

Presidential Primetime Address Reaction

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/17

Marquette University Professor of Political Science Julia Azari analyzes President Trump’s primetime address to the nation last night. Did the lack of a familiar face running the teleprompter impact his speech at all? How significant is it that multiple network stations decided against airing the speech/analyzing the President's threats to their FCC licenses? What's the potential impact this address could have on the mid-terms? What does it say about the Wisconsin Democratic party that there is all

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3:28

Three Big Things - 7/17

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/17

1. Rodriguez announces she’s suspending her campaign because the scrutiny over her financial reports “would be an ongoing distraction”. 2. Following President Trump's speech last night on election security, the head of the Department of Homeland Security is weighing in today. 3. Southeast Wisconsin can expect some relief today, after breaking a record for worst air quality since the 1980s yesterday.

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27:09

12p: Very Busy Friday

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/17

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include WTMJ Co-Host Kristin Brey and ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Charalambous. We wrap up with the Week in Review.

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8:37

Trump Teleprompter Fallout

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/17

ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Charlambous talks about how President Trump's longtime teleprompter operator is believed to have made tens of thousands of dollars by placing bets on more than a dozen of Trump's speeches on the prediction market Kalshi, federal investigators with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission found. Why did he previously come under scrutiny by congressional and federal investigators over the edits that were made prior to the delivery of Trump's remarks surrounding

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7:46

Major Gubernatorial Moves Happening

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/17

WTMJ Co-Host Kristin Brey talks about how major Wisconsin gubernatorial moves are happening today. What has been the reaction to Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez dropping out of the gubernatorial race? What do we know about the movement to put Crowley back into the race? Would this be an unprecedented move in a Wisconsin gubernatorial race? Would Governor Evers endorse him?

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4:30

Now at Noon - 7/17

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/17

1. Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez is dropping out of the gubernatorial race following the firing of her campaign manager earlier this week. 2. The Wisconsin DNR extended the Air Quality Advisory until 6 today for only Southeast Wisconsin. 3. Reaction continues following President Trump's televised address to the nation Thursday evening.

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25:58

2p: Nothing Water Related

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/16

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Top Two at Two. Guests include Hounds and Tap General Manager Armon Salamati. We also talk about the Milwaukee Brewers releasing their 2027 schedule, Giannis' introduction in Miami, which Wisconsin city made the cut for the Top 10 Fittest Cities in America, and honor another Everyday Hero.

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6:02

Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Dogs

Wisconsin"s Midday News ·

2026/07/16

Hounds and Tap General Manager Armon Salamati talks about how wildfire smoke can irritate dogs’ respiratory systems, eyes, and overall health. What can pet owners do to limit their dogs’ exposure to smoke? What symptoms should pet owners look for in their animals if they are exposed to smoke?

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